Chapter 502: Searching for Someone

"If you have something to say, just say it. Don't act like a wronged child!" Ren Xingchun said displeased.

Ren Yujie sighed and said, "So many years have passed, and the die is cast. Father, can you still not let it go? If you do this, your daughter will hate you for life!"

"Bang!"

Ren Xingchun slammed his palm down, and the stone table in the pavilion instantly turned into a pile of powder.

"Hongling was originally my personal disciple, exceptionally talented, but that brat seduced her away! Now, for the sake of that brat, Hongling has become a cripple. How can you expect me not to be furious?"

Ren Xingchun suddenly seemed to become a different person, his voice stern and his expression severe.

"Father, so many years have passed. Our Ren family now has a Dong'er. My brother-in-law brought my sister back to apologize. Wouldn't it be wonderful for our family to reunite? Why must it be a fight to the death?" Ren Yujie said cautiously.

Although Ren Yujie was already middle-aged, he still dared not speak loudly in front of Ren Xingchun.

Ren Xingchun waved his sleeve and snorted coldly, "If I don't kill that brat, the hatred in my heart over these years will never be appeased! Don't mention this matter again. After this meeting, immediately carry out the death sentence on that brat!"

Ren Yujie shook his head and sighed again, then turned and left the courtyard.

...

Meanwhile, Ye Yuan and the other three settled down in the Fengya Pavilion. The next day, Tianfeng couldn't wait to go out alone to see Wufang City.

Of course, part of the reason he did this was to avoid interfering with Ye Yuan's time alone with the two beauties.

An old man like him always hanging around with young people was really a bit inappropriate.

"Master, let's go out and take a look too! Although Wufang City is not as big as our Central Royal City, it is even more prosperous! And I heard that there are nearly ten Alchemy Kings here. Such strength is truly something for our Hurricane Region to look up to!"

Xiao Ruyan had become much more cheerful since breaking free from her family's束缚. Her lively demeanor now was more fitting for her age.

Ye Yuan wasn't very interested in Wufang City, but since his eldest disciple Xiao Ruyan was so enthusiastic, he didn't want to dampen her spirits.

As for Yue Mengli, she was indifferent either way, as long as she could stay by Ye Yuan's side.

Just as the three were about to leave, Xu Zihui happened to block their way.

"Young Master Ye, this is your senior quasi-Alchemy King badge. I sent someone to fetch it for you early this morning."

Xu Zihui had already begun using honorifics in his speech. Along the way, he had become utterly in awe of Ye Yuan.

At such a young age, not only could he fight across a major realm in martial arts, but he could also refine super-grade quasi-fourth-rank top-grade pills.

Such monstrous talent was enough to make one despair just thinking about it!

Ye Yuan nodded slightly and took the badge. On it, three and a half stars sparkled brightly.

Because the quasi-Alchemy King was also a special realm, between Alchemy King and Grand Alchemist, the Alchemist Guild's badge had three stars.

Ye Yuan casually tossed the badge into his storage ring, showing no intention of wearing it.

Seeing this, Xu Zihui couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth.

An alchemist who treated a badge so casually—there was probably only this one, right?

To others, obtaining this badge would be like finding a treasure, carefully pinning it to their chest, never willing to take it off.

But this young master didn't even care for it!

After putting away the badge, Ye Yuan took out a pill and tossed it to Xu Zihui, saying, "I've troubled Brother Zihui these past days. I'm still unable to refine fourth-rank pills, so I'll use this pill as a token of thanks. If Brother Zihui has any younger relatives, it might be useful."

Over these days, Xu Zihui had been busy attending to Ye Yuan, serving him with great care.

Although he had come on the orders of the Wufang City Lord, Ye Yuan still appreciated it. Moreover, by giving the pill, Ye Yuan naturally had a favor to ask.

Xu Zihui took the pill and looked at it, then gasped in shock!

Another super-grade pill!

"Young Master Ye, this pill..." Xu Zihui didn't recognize it at all.

Ye Yuan smiled and explained, "This is the Longhai Pill, which can unconditionally raise one minor realm within the Sea Transformation realm. If Brother Zihui has a nephew at the Sea Transformation realm, he might give it a try."

"This... this pill is too precious. I can't accept it!" Hearing Ye Yuan's explanation, Xu Zihui immediately realized how valuable the pill was and quickly handed it back.

Ye Yuan didn't take it, smiling as he said, "Brother Zihui, please keep it. I also have something I'd like to ask of you."

Xu Zihui struggled for a moment but couldn't resist keeping the pill.

His son had just broken through to the Sea Transformation realm, and this pill was exactly what he needed. Xu Zihui naturally couldn't bear to return it to Ye Yuan.

Ye Yuan's pill had hit the mark perfectly.

"Then Zihui thanks Young Master Ye! My son has just broken through to the Sea Transformation realm, and this Longhai Pill is just right for him. If Young Master Ye has any instructions, please speak freely. Zihui may not be talented, but I can still say a few words in Wufang City." Xu Zihui was now extremely grateful to Ye Yuan.

Ye Yuan smiled and said, "Hehe, I thank Brother Zihui in advance. Actually, I wanted to ask Brother Zihui to help me find two people."

"Who?"

"A married couple. One is named Ye Hang, and the other is named Ren Hongling."

Since Ye Hang and Ren Hongling had left a letter and gone away, although Ye Yuan hadn't shown it, he had always been worried about them.

Now that the Nethercloud Sect had moved north as a whole, Ye Yuan naturally wanted to inquire about his parents' whereabouts.

Wufang City had a wide sphere of influence in the Northern Domain, and entrusting Xu Zihui to inquire about his parents was most appropriate.

When Xu Zihui heard the name "Ren Hongling," his expression changed slightly.

Ye Yuan caught Xu Zihui's expression and said in surprise, "Brother Zihui, do you know these two?"

Xu Zihui lowered his voice and said, "What a coincidence. The City Lord has a daughter, and her name is also Ren Hongling!"

Hearing this, Ye Yuan's mind raced. His parents had never mentioned their origins. Could it be that his mother had such a remarkable background?

Thinking this, Ye Yuan was overjoyed and quickly asked, "Then where is the City Lord's daughter now?"

Xu Zihui sighed and said, "The City Lord's daughter passed away long ago. What a pity—she was a genius in the alchemy path!"

"Oh? Why is that?" Ye Yuan became curious.

"Back then, the City Lord's daughter was exceptionally talented. At eighteen, she was already a senior Grand Alchemist, unmatched among her peers! But heaven was jealous of her talent. That Ren Hongling suddenly fell ill and passed away. The City Lord was heartbroken for a long time."

Hearing this, Ye Yuan was almost certain that this Ren Hongling was not the same person.

Because his mother had no trace of Yuan power fluctuation at all; she was just an ordinary person. Naturally, she couldn't be the City Lord's daughter Xu Zihui spoke of.